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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1888
Page
4
Fragmentary editorial and local notes discuss political conventions in Missouri and Kansas, mention figures like Tate and Murdock, praise local election results in Beaver City, and comment on national mood, New York mayoral stance, and a broad array of weather and agricultural remarks with scattered names and places. The piece blends political commentary with stray anecdotes and climate observations.
In March 1834 a Panhandle note reports a railroad strike harming Atchison Topeka Santa Fe supplies. Hemphill county immigration efforts publish maps of Panhandle Canadian and Hemphill for settlers. Local festival aims to buy an organ as the town grows toward seven months.
The letter argues Judge Walter Q. Gresham is the favored Republican candidate in Indiana, despite General Harrison’s standing. It notes Gresham’s proven fitness, recalls Harrison’s past gubernatorial loss and alleged unavailability, and suggests New and others oppose Gresham while urging recognition of his appeal among party leaders.
A fragmented letter from ARGENTINE reports locals moving to Colorado and Kansas to settle claims while praising minister A H Parker. Revival meetings add dozens to churches. farmers prep for spring, wheat looks fine, a large corn acreage planned. The writer envisions Wichita expanding to a great hub with harbor, port of entry, and modern streeted growth.Hos. Mamb Murlock is named for governor.
We secured a big job in ladies solid colored fine cotton hose at 25c, same quality 50c citywide. Extra fine lisle hose at 80c, regular $1.25. Lace curtains on sale per pair from 1.22 to 41.02, all well worth double. New carpets, mattings, curtains, and upholstered goods priced to save. Daily additions at prices lower than you’ve paid before.
A letter to the editor recounts last Saturday's Second Ward meeting where Councilman Thorkridiye and Jacob McAfee faced Party favoritism claims. The author denounces alleged biased voting and urges equality for colored citizens in ward representation.
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